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Post by yategasman on Aug 10, 2019 19:10:32 GMT
I hope he’s not gone by Christmas as that will mean we will be at the wrong end of the table!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 19:11:19 GMT
He's poor. Defensively suspect and mentally weak. Walsall fans were right. Can't recall him getting beat many times, kin either game?? He made an excellent defensive header on the cover today, to stop them scoring. See our fans are giving player's time before judging again. You can only judge a player on what you see not what you hope to see or think you see.the conditions were not bad and any player with an iota of skill can handle a bit of a windy day.the old mantra of with the wind shoot on sight against it PLAY IT ON THE GROUND.not rocket science.
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Post by rosssgb on Aug 10, 2019 19:11:34 GMT
Did you slag off Lambert and want him bombed out after his slow start? Just wondering! For a full back with absolutely no cover In front of him today, I thought Leahy (and Hare especially) went about their task admirably. Tbf Leahy was very poor on the ball (not that he had a lot of options). Dead-ball delivery was often floated in and came down with snow on, reminiscent of Lines deliveries. Hare did well and didn’t look out of place. But again, guess it’s hard to judge fullbacks properly in this weird formation we persist with as they have literally no support or options when they’re in possession
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 19:19:26 GMT
Bit unfair this thread, people do seem to forget we were going down last season until GC steered us to safety. I do agree however he must learn fast that dropping players who perform well doesnt sit will, and surely must see like everyone else that we NEED width - don't know what is going on behind the scenes but if I was GC I would demand some money to bring in some midfielders, the lack of width will cost him his job. We HAVE to be beating teams like Wycombe at home, they were a poor side that good team would dispatch. Yes but the worst thing you can do is treat us as if we are thick, regardless of what he has done. I spent a couple of hours watching some terrible football where we couldn’t string 2 passes together in midfield, watched our midfielders trip over each other, not make one defence splitting pass to even create a scoring opportunity, played players out of position with a formation which was totally baffling where the only idea was to knock it long. The only chances we created was from fouls or when adebayjo looked to fashion something himself and very nearly did. I dread to think what would have happened had they scored. I don’t think anyone, even the most blue tinter could agree with GC summary today. Totally agree with the above. Pathetic is a good way to describe the performance and his aftermatch interview.
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Post by mehewmagic on Aug 10, 2019 19:22:43 GMT
Leahy almost cost us a goal and did zilch going forward, GC's replaced average at best Div 1 players with inferior ones. Only Davies plus the goalie came out of that game with any credit. How could GC have the cheek to say we could have nicked a win when Wycombe had 3 decent chances at the death but we didn't have one shot all the 2nd half? OC had a mare of a game at No 10 but still stayed on the pitch, just because he's Captain. Lose at Coventry and GC will be under real pressure if we can't then beat Tranmere in the next home game. That was Tom! Ollie no.8 I think he means OC was in a sort of no. 10 position, behind the strikers.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Aug 10, 2019 19:28:48 GMT
...and Nichols was playing as a striker. Liar! Scabs are better strikers than that fuc£in waste of space. I am sure that TN is trying his best, clearly you don’t rate him but ffs you and others have to realise that DC and now GC pick him for a reason, but you being an expert know better..👏..🤪 No expert here, just pays me money and I think that helps pay the so say experts wages so entitled to opinion. Did I ever mention his trying? No. I mentioned his striking return, which you "and others" clearly neglect to mention. Unless you care to comment on?
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Post by dinsdale on Aug 10, 2019 19:30:48 GMT
Regarding our new signings 2 games is not long enough to judge. Picking a striker who has scored 2 goals in 76 games however is a different thing all together. Hes got about 10 assists in that time so thats one goal every 38 games and 1 assist every 7 or 8. I understand Wycombe play dirty football but i just dont want to be watchinf us line up like that at home it’s embarrassing
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Post by pirate on Aug 10, 2019 19:33:59 GMT
GGMI had already made his mind up before Leahy joined. Even if I had, he's done little to make me think otherwise in his first 2 appearances. Just goes to show, maybe you should listen to Walsall fans after all. Nah, I'll stick to my own thoughts and opinion, but thanks for the advice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 19:45:31 GMT
The title of this thread is a disgrace and disrespectful. Yes, GC talked about keeping the jersey, but he said that at a time when players needed that bit of confidence after a string if poor results. That was sensible. GC is a hardworking manager who cannot be faulted for the commitment his players show that jersey and as a result he defends his players to the hilt. No problem with that and he deserves our respect for doing his best for our club.
However, I am concerned that he is a stubborn, one trick pony. To my mind, he has one way of playing, which is generally narrow and involves hoofing it up to the forwards and hoping they can make something from it.
Today was crying out for a manager who realised he got his initial selection and formation wrong and was able to adapt. I don't think he can do that. He made one tactical change in the first 85 mins of a game in which the performance was so insipid, so devoid of ideas and creativity that it demanded a much quicker response. JCH's late arrival may have been down to his fitness levels, but to bring Bennett on as late as he did was pointless, and then it was in a central position when we were crying out for width. Surely Rodman would have the call to make on the hour.
How he could think we made chances today is beyond me. I recall one chance from open play (and that was self created by Victor) and a couple of good free kicks from Sercombe.
So, defend your team Graham by all means. I like that. Keep them battling for the badge. But for the love of God, be adaptable to the situation and get your players playing the ball on that lovely pitch. The low crowd today was surely a reflection of the football being played and will only get lower if that continues. And that will cost you your job.
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Post by twertonboy on Aug 10, 2019 19:56:26 GMT
The mem is becoming a very unsettled place now as no one has been entertained there for a while now with enjoyable football... I fear it will become toxic soon. It’s awful to see how predictable we are and teams turning up week in and week out and seeing them discover they don’t need to play that well to turn us over. Gone are the days of hating to come here instead their thinking it’s at least a point but should be 3 points for them
There was even boo’s at the final whistle and a bad attendance on our first game of the season.
The so called top half budget is all bollocks again from wael to paper over cracks as we can’t even get a non league Irish player on our books. We’re struggling to fill the mem let alone a new stadium. I had faith in GC before but after that and his interview after I don’t have any faith.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 20:00:44 GMT
The title of this thread is a disgrace and disrespectful. Yes, GC talked about keeping the jersey, but he said that at a time when players needed that bit of confidence after a string if poor results. That was sensible. GC is a hardworking manager who cannot be faulted for the commitment his players show that jersey and as a result he defends his players to the hilt. No problem with that and he deserves our respect for doing his best for our club. However, I am concerned that he is a stubborn, one trick pony. To my mind, he has one way of playing, which is generally narrow and involves hoofing it up to the forwards and hoping they can make something from it. Today was crying out for a manager who realised he got his initial selection and formation wrong and was able to adapt. I don't think he can do that. He made one tactical change in the first 85 mins of a game in which the performance was so insipid, so devoid of ideas and creativity that it demanded a much quicker response. JCH's late arrival may have been down to his fitness levels, but to bring Bennett on as late as he did was pointless, and then it was in a central position when we were crying out for width. Surely Rodman would have the call to make on the hour. How he could think we made chances today is beyond me. I recall one chance from open play (and that was self created by Victor) and a couple of good free kicks from Sercombe. So, defend your team Graham by all means. I like that. Keep them battling for the badge. But for the love of God, be adaptable to the situation and get your players playing the ball on that lovely pitch. The low crowd today was surely a reflection of the football being played and will only get lower if that continues. And that will cost you your job. Correction: he defends some players to the hilt. His snide digs at Reilly were very poor and show that he has no clue about man management. On the whole he seems a bit of a dinosaur and the complete inverse of a forward thinking progressive manager. Much respect and thanks for what he did last season but it should have been seen for what it was: a fire fighting job based on dire football and the form of a lucky signing. The award of a 2.5 year contract off the back of it boggles the mind and when viewed with the benefit of hindsight seems ludicrous. So much for the sexy football based around wingers that he talked about when width seems to the one thing we cried out for today! I wish the guy well but I don’t see him being here very long and that’s probably best for both parties. I doubt we will see him get another league manager’s gig either.
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Post by Big Jock on Aug 10, 2019 20:03:11 GMT
Funny old game, thought Leahy was really good today. Good on the ball, strong, man never got past him and a great defensive header late on. That under hit back pass nearly spoilt things but thought he was solid. Just my view. [br Agree. Not a lot wrong with the back line. How anyone can criticise any of the players up front when they watched the ball sail over their heads either from Jaakkola or our defence.
Don't blame it on the Sercombe, Don't blame it on the Clarkey, Don't blame it on Ogogo, Blame it on th Nichols.
He just can't, He just can't, He just can't control his feet.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 20:03:31 GMT
The title of this thread is a disgrace and disrespectful. Yes, GC talked about keeping the jersey, but he said that at a time when players needed that bit of confidence after a string if poor results. That was sensible. GC is a hardworking manager who cannot be faulted for the commitment his players show that jersey and as a result he defends his players to the hilt. No problem with that and he deserves our respect for doing his best for our club. However, I am concerned that he is a stubborn, one trick pony. To my mind, he has one way of playing, which is generally narrow and involves hoofing it up to the forwards and hoping they can make something from it. Today was crying out for a manager who realised he got his initial selection and formation wrong and was able to adapt. I don't think he can do that. He made one tactical change in the first 85 mins of a game in which the performance was so insipid, so devoid of ideas and creativity that it demanded a much quicker response. JCH's late arrival may have been down to his fitness levels, but to bring Bennett on as late as he did was pointless, and then it was in a central position when we were crying out for width. Surely Rodman would have the call to make on the hour. How he could think we made chances today is beyond me. I recall one chance from open play (and that was self created by Victor) and a couple of good free kicks from Sercombe. So, defend your team Graham by all means. I like that. Keep them battling for the badge. But for the love of God, be adaptable to the situation and get your players playing the ball on that lovely pitch. The low crowd today was surely a reflection of the football being played and will only get lower if that continues. And that will cost you your job. Correction: he defends some players to the hilt. His snide digs at Reilly were very poor and show that he has no clue about man management. On the whole he seems a bit of a dinosaur and the complete inverse of a forward thinking progressive manager. Much respect and thanks for what he did last season but it should have been seen for what it was: a fire fighting job based on dire football and the form of a lucky signing. The award of a 2.5 year contract off the back of it boggles the mind and when viewed with the benefit of hindsight seems ludicrous. So much for the sexy football based around wingers that he talked about when width seems to the one thing we cried out for today! I wish the guy well but I don’t see him being here very long and that’s probably best for both parties. I doubt we will see him get another league manager’s gig either. Agree with this completely (had forgotten about the Reilly comments, which were uncalled for). He deserves more respect than being called a liar though.
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Post by oasisgas on Aug 10, 2019 20:04:13 GMT
Think he needs to make sure we are at least mid-table or higher if we get taken over and even then that might not save him if the new owners want to bring in their own man.
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Post by stevek192 on Aug 10, 2019 20:06:04 GMT
I wonder how many people on here actually have ever played the game. The conditions made football pretty nigh on impossible. As for Leahy I just can't see that in either of the two games played he was crap and yet people defend Ollie Clarke who has struggled to put a pass to our players in either game played. Especially today in conditions that favoured the oppositions one way of playing I thought all the defenders did a sterling job but of course we have been warned by Walsall fans on Leahy but tell me how many times did Wycombe get past our defenders in the 90 minutes? Very few I would say but of course our wonderful fans love to criticise and then wonder why they get abuse from a player. When it comes down to it we are no better these days than those across the river and the atmosphere too is resembling Ashton Gate. I agree that GCs tactics do not match his promises but the thread is disrespectful to say the least and probably should be deleted or re named.
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Post by worrelsterlingalbion on Aug 10, 2019 21:04:23 GMT
A bad back pass, but it got there. He also put the breast cross of the game in. He wasn't that bad! He had an average game. He's poor. Defensively suspect and mentally weak. Walsall fans were right. Absolute garbage he made one defensive mistake today when a misplaced header put us in trouble but apart from that was solid enough. Out of interest how do you know he is mentally weak ?
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Aug 10, 2019 21:29:24 GMT
He's poor. Defensively suspect and mentally weak. Walsall fans were right. Absolute garbage he made one defensive mistake today when a misplaced header put us in trouble but apart from that was solid enough. Out of interest how do you know he is mentally weak ? Looks like he shirks 50/50s and battling for the ball to me. Seems a bit of a soft lad for a defender.
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Post by puregas on Aug 10, 2019 21:45:25 GMT
An absolutely pathetic title for a thread, with some equally as pathetic comments.
Two games in, and the manager and team are getting slagged off!
If you're not Rovers, then f**k off, none of us will give a sh**, but don't drag the whole thing down to this sort of level. Presumably millennials or Generation Z kiddies with no patience or common sense. Sad *ers.
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Post by lmgas on Aug 10, 2019 21:45:38 GMT
Regarding our new signings 2 games is not long enough to judge. Picking a striker who has scored 2 goals in 76 games however is a different thing all together. Hes got about 10 assists in that time so thats one goal every 38 games and 1 assist every 7 or 8. I understand Wycombe play dirty football but i just dont want to be watchinf us line up like that at home it’s embarrassing Nichols is also incredibly lightweight - in need of a lot of time in the gym, has needed that since day one.
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Post by Officer Barbrady on Aug 10, 2019 22:37:49 GMT
An absolutely pathetic title for a thread, with some equally as pathetic comments. Two games in, and the manager and team are getting slagged off! If you're not Rovers, then f**k off, none of us will give a sh**, but don't drag the whole thing down to this sort of level. Presumably millennials or Generation Z kiddies with no patience or common sense. Sad *ers. The generation you bred and nurtured into a culture you facilitated you mean? Appreciate it's off topic but anyone who bangs on about millennials needs to have a look at themselves. You made em!
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